What is a good stiff fork for a fat guy the isn't too $$$

What do you all ride. I can't afford too much, so it would be a great help to hear from you! Im 250lbs and ride mostly trails to light all mountain. I need something with about 4 inches of travel. Im hoping to find a deal on ebay or something.

What do you all ride. I can't afford too much, so it would be a great help to hear from you! Im 250lbs and ride mostly trails to light all mountain. I need something with about 4 inches of travel. Im hoping to find a deal on ebay or something.

Thank You!!!

just about anything w/ 32mm stanchions. reba's are great bang for the buck.

Another Reba vote

Originally Posted by logbiter

just about anything w/ 32mm stanchions. reba's are great bang for the buck.

Logbiter has a great point with the 32 mm stanchions recommendation. If not Reba, then I would say look for something basic with dual coil (I believe Reba is air or air/coil??). The Marzocchi dual coil 32mm stanchion XC/AM forks will all be 120mm+ (I believe) so I would also recommend looking at a basic Fox Vanilla. Sometimes you can find an OEM model for cheap.

I third the Reba. Can be found pretty cheap. I've got the all-air SL version without U-turn and it's just fine. I can make it super stiff or really plush by varying the air pressures. Personally, though, I'm hesitant to do too much (too big) jumping or dropping on it just because it is an air fork. Food for thought.

yeah, I concur! I'm still loving my late 90's Z2's. definitely a bit flexy compared to more modern offerings (30mm stanchions), but easy to work on, dependable & great for xc riding (super plush-no lockout or anything like that though).
the dirt jumper fork's won't feel supple on XC type of stuff, but the AMs, marathons, etc will (assuming set up properly)

What's too much money? I think the MX series from Marzocchi might be a good option. I think the Rebas are better, but maybe a little more $$, but maybe looking around you can get them at a great price.